Sussex Academy

21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
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Top 5%
Serving 1,120 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sussex Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sussex Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Sussex Academy's student population of 1,120 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,120 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Sussex Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#4 out of 196 schools
(Top 5%)
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57%
27%
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77%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sussex Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
19%
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Black
3%
30%
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White
73%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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≥95%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sussex Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sussex Academy's ranking?
Sussex Academy is ranked #4 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex Academy?
The graduation rate of Sussex Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Sussex Academy?
1,120 students attend Sussex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sussex Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Academy?
Sussex Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Academy offer ?
Sussex Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sussex Academy part of?
Sussex Academy is part of Sussex Academy School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools Closed - Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed - Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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